Controls Sr. Application Specialist

TDIndustries, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TDIndustries, Inc. seeks a Software Application Specialist III to build the Tridium Workstation backbone using Niagara, integrate 3rd party interfaces, and bind graphics for building automation and access control.

You will design workstation layouts for new and service jobs, program field devices, and coordinate with TDControls partners to meet project sequences of operation across complex BAS projects.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in IT, Computer Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years experience in HVAC controls, including field technician roles.
• 5+ years' experience in BAS controls in a software programming role.
• Tridium Advanced Niagara Certification.
• Tridium wiresheet logic programming capabilities.
• Knowledge of LON, Modbus, and BACnet protocols.
• Certification with Siemens or Distech controller products is required.
• COMPTIA A+ and Net+ Certification.
• Strong knowledge of engineering processes.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, MDT/CT, Navigator….
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Fully proficient and independent design skills.
• Customer focused, results-oriented professional and strong team player.
• Self-starter that demonstrates initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage in Sales to Operations Turnover Meetings to acquire project specifications and contract documents from the sales team.
• Designs building automation and access control workstations for both new construction and service installed jobs based off of specifications, sequences of operation and controls submittals.
• Communicates with managers and project managers to complete job assignments in a timely manner.
• Creates Tidium Niagara Station backbone and communication structure per controls submitals and drawings.
• Loads and configures standard programming into field controllers and integrates the field devices to the BAS front end.
• Performs system integrations with 3rd party devices and equipment into Tridium, Siemens, or Distech controls systems.
• Creates programming for complex BAS systems to meet engineered sequence of operations for large and advanced projects.
• Assists in software reviews of projects prior to completion.

Skills

HVAC controls

BAS controls

Tridium Niagara programming

Communication skills

Project coordination

Self-starter

Education

Undergraduate degree in IT/Computer Systems

Tools

Tridium Niagara

Siemens Distech controllers

LON/Modbus/BACnet protocols

Tridium Niagara Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Software Application Specialist III supports TDControls on the Shared Services team that works with all TDControls locations. This position is responsible for building the Tridium Worktstation backbone using Niagara framework, integrate 3rd party controller interfaces, integrate field level controller template programs from Siemens and Distech product lines for all equipment within a project, and builds and binds graphics for building automation and access control systems. Creates Niagara and field level programming for complex or advanced systems to meet sequence of operations for projects. Assists is software reviews of projects prior to completion. Works closely with TDControls Partners to resolve discrepancies and effectively communicates application constraints to complete assigned work in a timely manner.

Essential Duties

• Actively engage in Sales to Operations Turnover Meetings to acquire project specifications and contract documents from the sales team.


• Designs building automation and access control workstations for both new construction and service installed jobs based off of specifications, sequences of operation and controls submittals.


• Communicates with managers and project managers to complete job assignments in a timely manner.


• Creates Tidium Niagara Station backbone and communication structure per controls submitals and drawings.


• Loads and configures standard programming into field controllers and integrates the field devices to the BAS front end.


• Performs system integrations with 3rd party devices and equipment into Tridium, Siemens, or Distech controls systems.


• Creates programming for complex BAS systems to meet engineered sequence of operations for large and advanced projects.


• Assists is software reviews of projects prior to completion.

Minimum Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in IT, Computer Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience is desired.


• 2 or more years of experience in HVAC controls, including field technician roles.


• 5+ years' experience in BAS controls in a software programming role.


• Tridium Advanced Niagara Certification.


• Tridium wiresheet logic programming capabilities.


• Knowledge of industry-standard communication protocols such as LON, Modbus, and BACnet.


• Certification with Siemens or Distech controller products is required.


• COMPTIA A+ and Net+ Certification


• Strong knowledge of engineering processes.


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, MDT/CT, Navigator….


• Good verbal and written communication skills.


• Fully proficient and independent design skills.


• Customer focused, results-oriented professional and strong team player.


• Self-starter that demonstrates initiative.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized to meet deadlines.

Grow Your Career with TDIndustries

Founded in 1946, TDIndustries is a premier, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company delivering full-lifecycle building solutions—from design and construction to service and facilities maintenance. We power critical environments like hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest.

Our Partners (employees) are the core of our success. As an employee-owned company, you have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a \"100 Best Company to Work For\", we invest in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership.

Join a growing team where your skills matter, and your future is built to last.

At TDIndustries, we believe opportunity should be built — and shared — by all. Whether you work with tools or technology, in the field or the office, we hire and grow people based on skill, potential, and integrity — never labels. We value the diverse paths that bring people to our team and welcome Partners of all backgrounds, including differences in race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, military service, and more. What matters most is how we work together to build excellence.